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March 27, 2023 -- If that is an unpleasant question, it certainly is. Less than half of Americans have discussed their end of life plans with a relative. The result of that inaction is incalculable trouble and work for those left behind. Like finding out that all your money is a checking account you don't have access to. Or not…...
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Panama City, population 37,000, is in the panhandle of Florida between Tallahassee and Pensacola. As you can see from the map, it is a city on the coast with a very large bay. Barrier islands are nearby with great beaches. Tyndall Air Force Base is located east of the city. The area is popular with retirees who want to live…...
Signal Mountain is a suburb of Chattanooga with a mostly affluent population of 7,200. As the name suggests, this promontory was used for signalling both by the native Americans and the armies during the Civil War. Nearby outdoor attractions include the Cumberland Trail, Mabbitt Springs, Rainbow Lake, Edward's Point, and Signal Point (a U.S. National Park). At one time there…...
Seaside is a planned, mixed generation community in Florida's Panhandle,midway between Fort Walton Beach and Panama City. It is one of the first examples of the New Urbanism style of architecture, a retrospective treatment in which houses have front porches and people are encouraged to walk rather than drive their cars. Andres Duany and Elizabeth Plater-Zyberk were the architects. Driveways…...
Meridian is a town 10 miles west of Boise, Idaho. The 2019 population was 114,161. Meridian is the state's fastest-growing city, the population has exploded and had a 226.9% increase since 2000. It is close to Idaho's mountains with outstanding recreational opportunities. It offers a diversified economic base since many major high tech companies are located in this area. Picture of…...